What you need to know: MNUFC vs Real Salt Lake

Playoffs presented by Allianz, Allina Health, Target and Federated Insurance

Game 1 against Real Salt Lake was unforgettable. While there was little action in front of either goal in the first half, the second half was full of excellent opportunities that forced both goalkeepers to stand on their heads to ensure the game remained goalless at the end of normal time . Both teams went four-for-five in the shootout, with Jefferson Díaz securing the sudden death victory by scoring the sixth shot, while RSL's Braian Ojeda hit the crossbar. Now the Loons will look to complete the best of three series this Saturday at home at Allianz Field. Even though the Loons are at their best this season, it is important to remember how close Tuesday night's game in the mountains really was and how close the competition with RSL has been for years. The last four regular season games between Minnesota and Salt Lake all ended in draws, with the Loons' last regular season win against Salt Lake coming in July 2022. Now, with Salt Lake's season on the line, they'll certainly be refocused and ready to win. To watch all the playoff action in person, get your tickets now at SeatGeek.com. Can't come to Allianz Field? No problem; There are many ways to watch. Meet your loyal fans at a Loons Watch Spot for food, drinks and an entertaining soccer experience, stream the game with Apple TV's MLS Season Pass or listen to either 1500 ESPN or SiriusXM FC: Channel 157.

Turf Layover presented by Sun Country Airlines

Be sure to stop by the Lawn Layover presented by Sun Country for pre-game fun, food and festivities. The party starts at 6:00 pm CT and will take place a free POLIÇA concert from 6:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.mmobile ordering from the Grand Casino Brew Hall menu, lawn games and giveaways! Great activities include your chance to:

• Play the Team Doc game and win some great free gifts from Allina Health
• Stop by the Coors tent for some seltzer and try Topo Chico or ZOA, only for fans 21 and over
• Take a trip to the Bell Bank Mortgage tent and pick up a free hat
• Grab some goodies from Pella Windows & Doors

Join the fans on their march to the game! To get in on the action, meet your fellow fans at the Loon sculpture at 6:45 p.m. and get ready to cheer, chant and make lots of noise as fans march into the stadium.

Let's darken it!

Wear your best and blackest Loons gear for today's game and help the boys knock out the RSL season.

Did you forget your scarf? No worries! Find all your matchday supplies at the Black & Blue Team Store. Equip yourself with a scarf for the 2024 Playoffs, exclusive to Black and Blue Team Stores, limited quantities available.

At the pregame ceremony, Joe Okell will perform the national anthem. Kevin Jarta is honored as Allina Scoreboard Keeper of the Game and Colin Maupin is honored as our SeatGeek Fan of the Game. Additionally, Jax will be honored as Nutrisource Service Dog of the Game. MNUFC will also honor Charlie Schmit as Target L'Étoile du Nord and Bryce Werner will be recognized as Xcel Energy Eye of the Loon.

Target Field's Robin Gaston will be at Allianz Field serving a fresh bratwurst burger with sauerkraut, smoked Gouda and Dijon aioli on a pretzel bun. Stop by the Portable Dining Car in Section 30 or the Upper 90 Club and give it a try!

Special cocktail of the game: Playoff Punch

Fans 21 and older can try our game's signature cocktail, Playoff Punch! The drink consists of vodka, apple cider, cranberry juice, ginger ale and lemon. Stop by the Brew Hall or one of the bars in our premium areas to get your beer!

Make sure you pick and drop the pop tabs from your soda cans at Allianz Field. Pop tab collection containers will be available next to trash cans throughout the stadium. Thank you for helping us make a difference in our community by raising funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Upper Midwest. Collection bins for pop tabs are now available outside the Allianz Field gates, so fans can bring tabs from home!

MNUFC, in collaboration with Ecolab, installed six new water bottle refill stations at existing water fountain locations around the Allianz Field concourse. Fans can find these in sections 9, 15, 21, 25, 30 and 36. This is part of a larger stadium-wide water sustainability initiative with Ecolab. Fans can bring empty, clear plastic bottles to use at the water stations. The stations are not sensor activated and fans must press the button in the bottom right corner of the station to fill their water bottles.

Bag policy
To better ensure fan safety and expedite stadium entry, Allianz Field has a clear bag policy that limits the size and type of bags that may be brought into the stadium. From the 2024 season, the pocket check will no longer be available. Please refrain from bringing bags to Allianz Field to ensure quick and easy entry. You can find more information about our bag policies HERE.

transport
We have great guides on public transportation, the fastest routes and the best parking options at Allianz Field. Take the time to check your route and plan an early departure to make your commute on game day less stressful. Click here to find out more.

Stadium WiFi
Save your data; Connect to Allianz Field's free Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi is available to fans throughout Allianz Field. Log in to #AtomicData AllianzField FanWiFi to access the internet.

Goals
Gates to Allianz Field will open at 6:30 p.m. Get there early to avoid long lines.

Cashless shopping
To ensure the safety of gamegoers, all ticket purchases and in-stadium purchases will be contactless.

MNUFC app
Before you do anything, be sure to download the MNUFC app. The app has tons of great features including ticket access, match day information, an interactive stadium map, a live game feed and much more. Learn how to link your tickets, use mobile ordering, enable live score updates, and more with our handy FAQs. Download the MNUFC app from the Apple Store or Google Play today.

Loons Liftoff presented by Target

Would you like to start your game before the black and blue starts? Join us at the stadium 30 minutes before kickoff to participate in our new augmented reality game Loons Liftoff, presented by Target. Use the MNUFC app to start the game where you can shoot soccer balls at targets on the field for a chance to win one of several $25 Target gift cards.

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